We did take her in to the doctor just in case it was an ear infection, but that doesn't seem to be the issue. She is pretty verbal, and she doesn't say that anything hurts her or that she feels sick...

I think having been through it once already will be the greatest asset. I got an (unecessary, it retrospect) epidural at 7 cm because I started to panic and do "labor math" as my doula trainer calls...

I'm very curious for the details of the studies on energy/water efficiency of handwashing vs machine washing. I can see how a HE dishwasher could be more efficient than someone who leaves the water...

I said "it's a baby!!" because apparently that was a surprise? Lol, it was such a weird feeling, knowing I was pregnant and growing a baby inside me was somehow not adequate preparation for the tiny...

You don't technically need a certification to be a doula, but I did find the DONA training to be super helpful. If I were you, I would find out which programs has trainers nearest to you - at least...

Thanks for the great suggestions! I bet the timer would work and be sort of game for at least a few minutes. And she loves to go outside and can entertain herself a little better outdoors but sadly...

I second the idea of renting a vacation house/apartment/cabin. The hardest part of travelling with a kiddo is all of the transit and packing and unpacking, in my experience. If you have a relatively...

Personally, I find it basically impossible to lose weight through diet alone. It might just be my body type or whatever, but I have to work out hard to change my body composition. Even then I don't...

I started to panic during labor too, though normally I'm not afraid of pain, panic is actually a really typical response during a couple different phases of labor (beginning active labor, beginning...